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  • Veena

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    March 18, 2016 at 8:47 pm in reply to: A little pleaser problem

    By shoe bridge do you mean the part that goes over the top go the toes? Does it feel loose like they will fall off, or just look big?

  • Veena

    Administrator
    March 17, 2016 at 6:57 pm in reply to: 30 Day Takeoff!!

    You only need to do the lessons listed below the main video player, called Related Lessons. Those are the lessons you do that day, they change each day, follow the suggested reps I talk about in the main video or the days descriptions.😊

  • Veena

    Administrator
    March 16, 2016 at 4:41 am in reply to: Best moves for beginner?

    Yes, 30 days is best. 😊

  • Veena

    Administrator
    March 16, 2016 at 12:17 am in reply to: Best moves for beginner?

    Hi! You’re in the right place, all of my lessons are place in order! Just start with the very first one and go from there. Better yet, try the 30 day take off program and you’ll have a structured pole program for a whole 30 days!

    Here’s a video with more explanation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4KzMIIbZH0

    I will tell you that the moves you’ve listed are spins and are not true beginner. Once you understand proper body mechanics and have done strength and conditioning for about 2 weeks, can do a proper Pole Hold for 2 breathes of 5 seconds, and can you double pole climb. Here’s a lesson explaining this as well. https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4f7460cf-70a8-4b81-b84e-781e0ac37250

    We’re having our sale this week so now would be a great time to invest!

  • Veena

    Administrator
    March 15, 2016 at 2:40 pm in reply to: SV March Focus
  • Veena

    Administrator
    March 14, 2016 at 8:00 pm in reply to: How often should I stretch

    Sometimes old links act funny 🙃

  • Veena

    Administrator
    March 14, 2016 at 7:39 pm in reply to: How often should I stretch
  • Veena

    Administrator
    March 14, 2016 at 7:38 pm in reply to: How often should I stretch

    No, the link hasn’t be removed and it appears to be working. 😊

  • Veena

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    March 13, 2016 at 3:17 pm in reply to: Brass monkey press

    Hi! Not sure what that is but here’s a flag invert https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/5415bbfd-e608-45f9-bcfb-4fb90a9aa0eb maybe that’s it?

  • Veena

    Administrator
    March 13, 2016 at 5:17 am in reply to: Best pole for beginner, long-term use

    If you really like the grip of the playground poles, Powder coated will be the closest! As they’ve said go with a well known pole like xpole, or lil mynx. I don’t feel there is a pole that is more suitable for beginners, it’s about preference, and that often has to do with climate and skin type. I have both brands and enjoy them both. The xpole will allow for more height options than the lil mynx, but the lil mynx goes up and down faster!

  • Veena

    Administrator
    March 13, 2016 at 5:12 am in reply to: TEACHING FROM HOME?

    You’ll need to talk with someone in your area to find out about insurance. Also make sure to check out the Veena Method Training Course! https://www.studioveena.com/methods/letter

  • Veena

    Administrator
    March 12, 2016 at 6:05 am in reply to: Advice for a Beginner – Basic Pole Hold

    As you become more comfortable with your grip you will learn how to control it better.😊

  • Veena

    Administrator
    March 11, 2016 at 11:30 pm in reply to: SV March Focus

    Totally ok! ✨🍑✨

  • Veena

    Administrator
    March 11, 2016 at 4:56 pm in reply to: Advice for a Beginner – Basic Pole Hold

    Hi! I think maybe what your husband means by lower back is the latissimus? The pole hold will focus on these muscle groups: Latissimus, Trapezius, Rhomboids, Pectorals, Biceps, Abdominals. You will find a list of muscle groups used in the descriptions of most lessons. Now these are the “main” muscle groups, however, anytime you’re holding your own bodyweight it’s a FULL body effort! Your erector spinae along with other smaller muscles of the back and core are working as well! There’s really no single lower back muscle, the movement and stabilization of the spine/low back come from pelvic and hip muscles like hip flexors, and muscle of the trunk like, erector spinae, obliques, latissimus and so on, does that makes sense? This is why we can have lower back pain when our abdominals are weak, it all works together. 🙂

    Have you thought about doing the 30 day take off if you’re new to pole? Also, you will see slight lifting of the upper traps when you hold your body up, that’s just how the body works. The issue is when you really scrunch up the shoulders and without seeing a video I can’t tell if that’s what is going on. Feel free to post one if you want us to offer suggestions, or just tell you that your form looks good 🙂 If the shoulders aren’t popping up too high you should be fine, your focus should be on training the scapula to hold the body weight with control, so no jerking out of the position or jumping up into holds. Start with neutral scapula and let them squeeze as you lift.

    This video has a lot of info on exercises for scapula https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/52f7165d-3484-4ffa-afa9-13de0a9aa0eb

    Tons of good info in the Veena’s tips section!

  • Veena

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    March 10, 2016 at 11:53 pm in reply to: SV March Focus

    Chair jade

  • Veena

    Administrator
    March 8, 2016 at 3:30 am in reply to: Nemesis Move Defeated?

    Also, it may be considered a “basic” move but it surly isn’t EASY so no reason to feel like you “should” have gotten it before.

  • Veena

    Administrator
    March 8, 2016 at 3:28 am in reply to: Nemesis Move Defeated?

    Yay! It’s always exciting when this happens and it can come from finally understanding a small change in technique, having build up the strength needed or having thought about it for so long that you mentally worked it out!

    The scrunchiness can be combated by pushing through the shoulders, if you remember the up and down scapula exercises think of it as that type of motion. Understanding this will help keep pressure off the head and neck and build the strength needed for forearm stands!

  • Veena

    Administrator
    March 7, 2016 at 5:26 pm in reply to: Draw a Blank when it comes to Freestyle

    The more you do it the easier it becomes! As mentioned start with a small string of movements until it becomes natural. Try using the combos in the routine and combo section. Each time you have a pole session do a bit of freestyling too, even if it feels forced or awkward keep at it. Recording yourself can be helpful too! Also pick music you know really well 💜

    This video is for creating routines but it could help you with freestyling as well 5 tips for creating a routine https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/52f8463f-3884-4318-b2fd-2d1c0a9aa0eb

  • Veena

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    March 6, 2016 at 11:30 pm in reply to: Confused about pirouette

    Hmmm, yes a video would be very helpful! As briwi mentioned you don’t need strength for pirouettes and it’s mostly about timing and balance. What style are you trying to do? I have I explain 3 different options for pole turns (pirouettes) in the lessons. 🙂

    Here are the 3 lessons I have.

    Under Pole Turn https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/52e6fe66-9b30-4fa4-915d-0b530a9aa0eb

    Across Pole Turn https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/52e5e3f1-8e00-497e-8722-71580a9aa0eb

    and the more challenging Quick Pole Turns https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4cdbee89-4724-4171-b04d-61860ac37250

  • Veena

    Administrator
    March 6, 2016 at 5:52 pm in reply to: starting for males

    Jdub, try using the lessons here! Great for building beginner foundation, flexibility and more! 😊😊

  • Veena

    Administrator
    March 5, 2016 at 3:00 am in reply to: starting for males

    Good question! In my lessons I suggest dancers learn inverts and also practice dancing on the balls of the feet because it improves balance, and strengthens the calves and feet and also improves leg lines. This makes a dancer more pleasing to watch. I also suggest women learn to invert while on the balls of the feet to help prepare them for wearing heels. Not something most men care to try…most, not all, there are some great male dancers who rock the heels! Anyway, another reason is that starting many moves like the Pole Hold while on the balls of the feet can help prevent jumping on to the pole and reminds students to use strength and control. So, do I think it totally a must, not if the goal is strength building, however if the dance aspect of it intrigues you I would think about incorporating some work while on the toes. 🙂

  • Veena

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    March 5, 2016 at 2:28 am in reply to: Buying a hammock

    You can check the reviews of the seller in eBay. 😊

  • Veena

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    March 4, 2016 at 4:54 pm in reply to: Torn ACL

    I’m sorry to hear that, heal quickly!!

  • Veena

    Administrator
    March 4, 2016 at 1:18 am in reply to: SV March Focus

    Get your chairs ready!!! NEW routine goes up tomorrow! This one is cardio and Twerk focus, yes, I said Twerk 🍑🍑

  • Veena

    Administrator
    March 1, 2016 at 4:14 am in reply to: Feeling a bit Stuck

    It’s a common feeling so you’re not alone there. First ask yourself why you pole, is the goal to enjoy yourself, get fit, compete? I’m hoping the goal is to enjoy, and if that’s the case the “level” you’re at doesn’t matter. One thing that can help set your mind at ease is to record your practice so you can look back and SEE that you really have become stronger and improved. Another thing is to PERFECT, to many student are in a rush to learn more and more and they forget to perfect the movements they know. Also some people think they train a lot, but unless you have been consistent about training at least 3 times a week for over 2 months you can’t expect to see huge gains. So what is your goal, why do you pole, how often do you really train and is it consistent?

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